2017 ScheduleAll times ET

2017 Schedule
3-13, 4th in NFC North
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10hJeff Dickerson

Cutler: Don't play Trubisky if team has bad start

Former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler advised against Chicago playing 2017 second overall pick Mitchell Trubisky if the club gets off to a bad start.

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12h

Cutler calls broadcasting move 'permanent'

Jay Cutler describes the 'mixed bag' of emotions he navigated before deciding to end his playing career, and reflects on how he's changed since the day he was traded to the Bears.

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14hFootball Outsiders

Biggest remaining holes for the Bears

The Bears don't have great starters in the secondary, but those starters also aren't under threat -- and Cian Fahey says that's a problem.

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After devoting over a decade of their lives to playing in the NFL, both Jay Cutler and Tony Romo are trading in their helmets for headsets as they transition into broadcasting.

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Better on TV: Cutler or Romo? (1:29)

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Jay Cutler had the eighth-highest cash value in the NFL from 2014-16, a list comprised almost entirely of quarterbacks.

ESPN Stats and Information  

Jay Cutler ranks first in Bears franchise history in multiple passing stats. The former QB announced his broadcast deal with Fox on Friday.

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18h

49ers' Lynch on Thomas, Foster & Shanahan

49ers GM John Lynch dishes on trading the No. 2 pick in the draft to the Bears, his expectations for Solomon Thomas, Reuben Foster's status, Kyle Shanahan and more.

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Lynch found a partner in Pace during the draft (3:19)

Kevin Seifert NFL Nation 

As a broadcaster, Jay Cutler has a chance at the public reboot he never received as a player. His reputation is a reminder of the value of a first impression. Indeed, Cutler's recent mellowing went all but unnoticed because of his insolence as a young player. Smart, humorous analysis -- of which he is perfectly capable -- would finally flip that impression.

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Cutler agrees to deal as commentator (1:04)
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20hJeff Dickerson

Ex-Bears QB Cutler to broadcast booth for Fox

Jay Cutler has a deal to be a color commentator for Fox, but it's unclear if he has an out in his contract to return to the field. Cutler says the career change is permanent.

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Wilbon thinks Cutler would be great on TV (1:52)

Jeff Dickerson ESPN Staff Writer 

The Bears announced the following jersey number changes on Wednesday: Mitchell Trubisky -- No. 10 Kevin White -- No. 11 Markus Wheaton -- No. 12 Kendall Wright -- No. 13 Josh Bellamy -- No. 15 Daniel Braverman -- No. 18 Prince Amukamara -- No. 20

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2dJeff Dickerson

Sources: Cutler auditioned for TV role with Fox

Jay Cutler auditioned last week for a possible role as a TV analyst with Fox, sources said. The former Bears QB also has talked with the Jets and Texans, but he is leaning toward retiring.

Jeff Dickerson ESPN Staff Writer 

Bears announced that players will report to training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais on Wednesday, July 26.

Jeff Dickerson ESPN Staff Writer 

Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery was the only Bears player to crack the NFLPA's top 50 list for player jersey sales in 2016-17. Of course, Jeffery now plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, leaving the Bears with very few marketable players.

Team Stats

Passing Yards248.114th
Rushing Yards108.417th
Points For17.428th
Points Against24.924th

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